2015 Beneteau First 35 Carbon Edition | Swallow

Swallow is a well-presented 2015 Beneteau First 35 Carbon Edition, offering an exciting combination of genuine race-winning performance and practical family cruising. Designed by Farr Yacht Design, she has been enjoyed by her original owner for the past 11 years, both cruising Moreton Bay with the family and successfully competing with local yacht clubs.

The name Swallow carries special meaning for her owners, inspired by Arthur Ransome’s famous Swallows and Amazons series and a family sailing tradition spanning generations. Over the years she has proven herself equally comfortable carrying the family on coastal adventures or competing around the racecourse, often returning home with silverware.

A significant recent upgrade is her new carbon mast and stainless rod standing rigging fitted in 2025. Combined with a deep fin keel, retractable carbon bowsprit and a versatile sail wardrobe including J2 and J3 headsails, asymmetric reacher and symmetric AP spinnaker, Swallow offers an impressive performance package. Six manual Harken winches support efficient sail handling, while her distinctive pivoting steering wheel adds further versatility at the helm.

Power is provided by a Yanmar 29hp diesel with saildrive and folding propeller, showing approximately 685 hours. Her inventory records a cruising speed of approximately 6–7 knots and a maximum speed under power of around 7–8 knots.

Navigation equipment includes a Raymarine A70 chartplotter, P70 autopilot with integrated gyrocompass, AIS 650, VHF and Airmar triducer, while the wired Raymarine Smart Wind system was renewed in September 2025. Fusion audio with speakers in both the saloon and cockpit provides entertainment aboard.

Swallow has also been comprehensively equipped for greater cruising independence, with 1,200W of solar, a Seawater Pro 132L/hr watermaker, Honda EU22i portable generator and Victron Multiplus 3000W inverter/charger, supported by Victron solar regulators and system monitoring.

Below deck, she retains the practical cruising comfort that makes the First 35 such a versatile racer/cruiser. Accommodation includes two cabins, one head and an L-shaped galley, with two double berths plus additional saloon berths. The galley features a 100-litre refrigerator, ENO two-burner stove and oven, and stainless-steel sink, providing everything required for comfortable family weekends aboard.

Currently lying in Manly, Queensland, with Australian tax paid and antifouling completed in November 2025, Swallow represents an appealing opportunity for sailors looking for a genuine performance yacht that remains practical enough for relaxed coastal cruising and family adventures.

Contact The Yacht Sales Co. team today for further information or to arrange an inspection.